Lily Collins was on hand for Cassandra Clare’s ‘Clockwork Princess’ book signing in Los Angeles on Thursday afternoon, prior to the release of her upcoming movie, ‘City of Bones’, which is based on one of Cassandra’s novels.

We are so used to associating the 24-year-old actress with princess-y dresses that this laidback distressed look is a refreshing change.

Cute, fresh, age and event-appropriate. I’m really looking forward to her big promo tour for the film franchise later this year. Even if I don’t always love every single thing she wears, she always gives something to talk about with her fashion choices.

I don’t think the blouse and vest go together at all. The vest with a different shirt would work great with the jeans, or the blouse without the vest would have worked. But the vest and blouse together looks like she’s trying too hard.